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JFAC considers additional bill-drafting attorney for Legislative Services Office; motion referred to Senate after split vote
Summary
Committee debated and voted on adding one bill-drafting attorney for the Legislative Services Office; motion passed the House side but failed to secure a Senate majority and will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 24 considered a motion to add one full‑time bill‑drafting attorney to the Legislative Services Office (LSO). Committee proponents argued that LSO staff were handling an unusually high bill load and that an additional drafter would keep the Legislature’s internal drafting work moving without overburdening current staff.
Division manager Keith Bybee and co‑chair…
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